Rhoades to Wellness

Rhoades to Wellness Online pilates studio valuing practice over perfection. Twice weekly live classes and an on-demand f

Not all heat is created equal.Infrared goes deeper — past the surface, past the noise, straight to where your body holds...
05/27/2026

Not all heat is created equal.

Infrared goes deeper — past the surface, past the noise, straight to where your body holds its stress, inflammation, and tension. It works quietly, reaching the places where tension lives, session by session helping your body remember how to recover.

Still. Warm. Whole. 🌅

Heat that actually heals. This is your reminder to treat recovery like the ritual it deserves to be.

Come as you are. Leave lighter.

Your skin noticed. Did you? 🔥That post-sauna flush isn't just heat — it's your skin actively rebuilding. Here's what's a...
05/22/2026

Your skin noticed. Did you? 🔥

That post-sauna flush isn't just heat — it's your skin actively rebuilding.

Here's what's actually happening inside:
✦ Collagen activation — infrared heat penetrates deep enough to trigger collagen synthesis. Firmer, plumper, smoother skin isn't a claim. It's biology.
✦ Circulation surge — your blood vessels dilate, flooding skin with oxygen and nutrients. That lit-from-within look? This is it.
✦ Pore detox — sweat carries out what your cleanser can't reach. Clearer skin, less congestion, better product absorption after.
✦ Cortisol reset — stress is silently aging you. 30–45 minutes in the sauna activates your parasympathetic nervous system. Calmer system, calmer skin.

The glow isn't a vibe. It's a response.
Save this for the next time someone asks why you sauna. 👇

Book your session in bio
📍 1735 Union St. Suite B, San Francisco, CA

05/18/2026

Want to wake up your deep core muscles?

Try diaphragmatic breathing (aka belly breaths)!

Start with hands on the sides of your ribcage—feel the expansion or your ribs and belly as you inhale, and gentle narrowing as you draw the navel in and exhale. Then level up with a theraband for added feedback and resistance. Wrapping a theraband around the lower ribs provides sensory feedback to encourage 360-degree expansion rather than just belly bulging.

Focus on:
• 360° ribcage expansion
• Slow, controlled exhales
• Enganging the pelvic floor and activation of the deep abdominal muscles (hello transverse abdominis )

You can play around with timing of the inhale/exhale as long your are taking nice deep breaths. Four seconds in, four seconds out is a good place to start. Aim to do this for 5 minutes, a few days a week.

Soon you'll notice:
Reduced Stress
Improved Cardiovascular Function
Enhanced Oxygenation and Respiratory Efficiency
Improved Digestion and Core Strength
Mind-Body Connection

Build awareness first, strength follows.

05/15/2026

The glow isn’t from one session. It’s from showing up consistently.🔥

One sauna session feels amazing. We won’t argue that. But the real magic? It compounds.

When infrared sauna becomes a weekly ritual — 2 to 3 times a week, 30 minutes at a time — your body starts to operate differently. Your skin starts to look different. You start to feel different.

Here’s what consistent infrared actually builds over time:
✦ sustained collagen production — one session sparks it. regular sessions maintain it. the difference shows up in your skin’s firmness, texture, and that lit-from-within quality that’s hard to explain but impossible to miss
✦ a circulation system that stays switched on — regular heat exposure trains your body to move blood more efficiently, meaning better nutrient delivery to your skin and organs long after you’ve stepped out
✦ a stress response that actually resets — cortisol doesn’t just spike and drop anymore. consistent sauna use retrains your nervous system to recover faster, sleep deeper, and carry less tension in your body and your face
✦ detox that goes deeper — the longer you make it a habit, the more your body learns to release. skin clarity, reduced puffiness, that clean feeling that starts to become your baseline

One session is a treat. A consistent practice is a transformation.
Your most radiant self isn’t a destination — it’s a habit 🤍

05/13/2026

Choosing a Pilates studio in San Francisco? Ask about credentials.

Because not all instruction is created equal.

It's not about the reformer. It's not about what's trending. It's not about the playlist.

It's about whether your instructor can:
→ Identify compensatory movement patterns before they cause injury
→ Explain the biomechanics of why an exercise works (or why it doesn't for YOUR body)
→ Modify exercises based on your surgical history, chronic conditions, or specific limitations
→ Recognize when you're recruiting the wrong muscles and correct it in real-time
→ Progress you safely without re-injury or setbacks

At Rhoades to Wellness, you're getting: ️
⭐️ Master's degree in Rehabilitation Science and Research ️
⭐️ Corrective Exercise Specialist training (we understand biomechanics, injury recovery, and movement dysfunction)
⭐️ STOTT Pilates Certification ️
⭐️ A decade of working exclusively with injured and chronic pain clients (this is our specialty, not a side offering) ️
⭐️ Founder trained as a professional ballet dancer (elite-level body awareness and precision) ️
⭐️ Every instructor vetted for expertise

Anyone can open a Pilates studio. Not everyone has the credentials to do it right.
Your body deserves expert care backed by real education.

We're hiring ✨We're looking for a passionate Pilates Instructor to join our team!✔ 5+ years experience required✔ Kinesio...
05/11/2026

We're hiring ✨

We're looking for a passionate Pilates Instructor to join our team!

✔ 5+ years experience required
✔ Kinesiology or PT background a plus
✔ Special populations & rehab experience preferred

Come be a part of our growing team!
DM us or apply at the link in bio. 👇

05/08/2026

your secret weapon for long-term glow 🔥✨

music on. feet up. let the heat do the work.

30 minutes, 2–3x a week — that's all it takes to flush toxins, boost circulation, and wake up your skin from the inside out. infrared isn't just a wellness trend. it's a ritual your body will thank you for. glow isn't always found in a bottle 🫶

✨ save this as your weekly reminder
💬 drop a 🔥 if you're a sauna girlie

05/01/2026

Wellness doesn't stop when you leave the studio.

5 ways to support your body this weekend (no gym required):

1. Morning walk before coffee → Sunlight + movement before screen time
2. Hydrate intentionally → Half your body weight in ounces (not just coffee)
3. Gentle stretching → Focus on hips and shoulders while watching TV
4. 10 minutes of breathwork → Calm your nervous system, reduce stress
5. Prioritize sleep → Recovery happens while you rest

These simple habits compound. Consistency over intensity.

And if you want to level up your weekend? Add a private Pilates session + infrared sauna to the mix. Your Monday self will thank you.

Book your weekend session—link in bio.

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